What You Will Do
The seven men of Marrakesh are Awlya (plural of Wali). Awlya is an Arabic word that refers to people who Allah has blessed with a special rank among the Muslims.. It’s been said that these seven saints were the seven men who shone in their times as lights of guidance because of the blessings that Allah showered upon them.
Since the 17th century, Moroccans from all walks of life have constantly visited the graves of the seven saints in Marrakesh to pray to Allah. They are drawn to the idea that visiting these graves could heal their diseases, help them fulfill their wishes, and allow them to achieve tranquility of their souls.
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Itinerary
Meeting Point
Café Koutoubia, J2G4+2WQ, Marrakesh
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Mosquee Sidi-bel-Abbes
30 minutes
Also called: Abou el Abbas Ahmed ben Jaafar el Khazraji. Origin: Originally from Sebta. Education: Disciple of Cadi Ayyad, He lived for 40 years in a cave on a hill in Guéliz, without ever entering the city. He spent his life caring for and defending the weak and the blind. Died in: 1205 (601 AH) Buried in: Sidi Marouk cemetery, near Bab Taghzout.
2
Medina of Marrakesh
30 minutes
Sidi Abdelaziz Tebbaâ Also called: Abou Fares Abdelaziz. Origin: Silk merchant from Fez. Education: Principal disciple of Sidi Ben Slimane. Particular Sign: He propagated the Sufi ethics in the corporations of craftsmen. Died in: 1508 (914 AH). Buried: not far from the Ben Youssef Mosque.
3
Sidi Ben Slimane El Jazouli
30 minutes
Also called: Sidi Mohammed ben Slimane ben Said al Jazouli. Origin: Originally from Souss. Education: He was enrolled in the Essaffarin Medersa of Fez where he excelled in the hadiths. Special Signs: He is the founder of Moroccan Sufism for a mobilization against the Iberian invasion. He is the author of the famous collection of prayers "Dala’il al-Khayrat" (the paths of benefactions). He died praying. Died in: 1465 (870 Hegira) Buried in: La zaouïa Jazoulia, north of the medina, near Dar-el-Glaoui.
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Medina of Marrakesh
30 minutes
Sidi Abdellah El Ghazouani Also called: Moul El Ksour Origin: Originally from the Gazouane tribe. Education: After continuing his studies in Fez and then in Granada, he moved to Marrakech to complete his training with Sidi Abdelaziz Tabaa. Special signs: Sultan Sidi Mohamed Cheikh incarcerated him in Marrakech, jealous of his good reputation with the people. He was released a few years later. Died in: 1528 (934 AH) Buried: not far from the Mouassine Mosque.
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Medina of Marrakesh
30 minutes
Imam Souheili Also called: Abou el kassim, Abou zaid Abderrahmane ibn al Khatib Abou Amer ben Abi al Hassan Asbagh ben Houssine ben Saadoun ben Redouane ben Fattouh Souhaili. Origin: Originally from Souhail, near Malaga. Education: Was brought back from Spain by Yacoub El Mansour. Special Signs: He is known for his Sufi poetry and open-mindedness. Dead in: 1186 (582 AH) Buried: near Bab Robb.
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Medina of Marrakesh
30 minutes
Cadi Ayyad Ben Moussa Also called: Abou Al Fadl Ayyad ben Amer Ben Moussa Ben Ayyad Ben Mohamed Ben Abdellah Ben Moussa Ben Ayyad Al Yahsob OR "Cadi de Grenade". Origin: Yemeni, originally from Sebta. Education: Student of Abou Abdellah ben Issa, Imam Abou Abdellah ben Hamdine, Abou Al Hassan ben Siradj and Imam Abou Al walid Ibn Rochd. Particular Sign: He is the most famous of the school in the Muslim West: his love for the Prophet expressed in his work "Al-Chifaa" Died in: 1149 (544 Hegira) Buried: near Bab Aïlen.
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Sidi Youssef Ben Ali
30 minutes
Also called: Abou Yaakoub Youssef ben Ali. Origin: Yemeni, from Marrakech. Education: He was the brilliant student of Sheikh Abou Asfour. Particular sign: Affected by leprosy, he kept until his death an immense faith in God. Died in: 1196 (593 AH). Buried at: Bab Ghmat.
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